New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) congratulates running back Darren Sproles (43) after a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday.

Written by

Glenn Guilbeau
gguilbeau@gannett.com

In the New Orleans Saints offense, somebody will be open virtually at all times.

In the Saints' 38-17 drowning of the previously 3-0 Miami Dolphins at the Superdome Monday night, quarterback Drew Brees hit running back Darren Sproles on a 48-yard pass on the second play. Brees found Sproles again for a 4-yard gain and hit wide receiver Kenny Stills for 18 before Sproles scored on a 5-yard run.

A short pass to Sproles turned into a 21-yard gain to set up the Saints' next touchdown - a 27-yard pass to tight end Jimmy Graham for a 14-3 lead midway through the second quarter. Then Brees threw a 13-yard ...